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Middle Ground Trees

Landscapes Near and Far

Day 113of 180
Week 23of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the concept of middle ground in landscape art

2

Create trees with moderate detail and medium size

3

Practice observation skills of natural landscapes

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 2:9

“Out of the ground Yahweh God made every tree to grow that is pleasant to the sight and good for food.”

— Genesis 2:9 (WEB)

Highlights God's intentional creation of trees as beautiful landscape elements

📦 Materials Needed

  • White drawing paper
  • Watercolor paints or crayons
  • Paintbrushes
  • Water cup
  • BibleMouse landscape reference sheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Review landscape layers from previous lessons. Show BibleMouse landscape reference images showing foreground, middle ground, and background.

💭 Review Question: Can you remember what makes something look close or far away in a picture?
2Teaching (10 min)

Demonstrate drawing middle ground trees with moderate detail

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Middle ground objects are not tiny like background, not huge like foreground
  • Use medium-sized shapes for trees
  • Add some branch details, but not too many
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What trees have you seen that might look good in a middle ground?
  • How are middle ground trees different from background trees?
3Activity: Middle Ground Tree Landscape (15 min)
hands-on

Create a landscape drawing with trees in the middle ground

📝 Instructions:
  1. Lightly draw horizon line
  2. Add background hills using light colors
  3. Draw 2-3 medium-sized trees in middle ground
  4. Add some branch and leaf details
  5. Optional: Color your landscape
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer trees, simpler shapes

Challenge: Add more detailed trees, include additional middle ground elements like houses

4Closing (5 min)

Share artwork and discuss middle ground elements

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes a tree look like it's in the middle ground?
  • What did you enjoy about drawing trees today?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about adding details in the foreground of our landscapes!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Middle ground creates depth by showing objects at a moderate size and detail level

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage observation of real landscapes
  • Don't worry about perfect drawing - focus on exploration
  • Praise effort and creativity
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might draw trees too large or small

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Moderate-sized tree shapes, some branch details

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take a nature walk and observe trees at different distances
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library landscape coloring pages
  • Read a children's book about landscapes or trees

Ready for Tomorrow?

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